Interface Metaphors and Logical Analogues: A Question of Terminology.

Hamilton, Anne

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ERIC Number: EJ606858

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Publication Date: 2000

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Interface Metaphors and Logical Analogues: A Question of Terminology.

Hamilton, Anne

Journal of the American Society for Information Science, v51 n2 p111-22 Jan 15 2000

Discusses the use of interface metaphors in computer system design. Describes empirical research that shows users can experience cognitive dissonance with metaphors and suggests that the concept of a logical analogue rather than that of a metaphor should guide system designers. (Contains 66 references.) (LRW)

Descriptors: Cognitive Dissonance, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design, Logic, Metaphors

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Language: English

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